Advocacy/​Referrals to Outside Services
Women In Progress Advocacy Program focuses on public policy solutions to the problems of recidivism, homelessness, and poverty in Mentor, Ohio, Lake County, Cleveland–Elyria Metropolitan Statistical Area. Our work is informed by the direct experiences of Women in Progress clients and staff. We partner with direct service providers, other advocacy groups, and individual community members to identify issues that need attention. While continuously working with these representatives, we develop recommendations for local and national funding, policy, and law. We will also testify and meet directly with Lake County officials to share Women in Progress’ experience and policy recommendations. At Women in Progress, we know that county officials attend, above all, to the will of the community. Therefore, we seek to engage Women In Progress clients and staff in communicating with policymakers. We also seek to inform and engage all concerned citizens as partners in our Advocacy Network.